Cotabato City mayor quits MILF party ahead of Bangsamoro polls

MILF party loses Cotabato mayor in pre-election setback

MANILA, Philippines – Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao has resigned from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), a setback for the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) ahead of the Bangsamoro region’s first parliamentary elections. Matabalao announced his decision on Thursday, June 11, saying this was preceded by a period of prayer and reflection, and that he had sought guidance on this. His resignati…

Cotabato City mayor quits MILF party ahead of Bangsamoro polls

Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao has formally resigned from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), withdrawing from the regional political party that backed his successful 2022 mayoral bid just three months before the September 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. COTABATO CITY — Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao has formally resigned from the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), withdrawing from the …